Explanations for Forgetting : Interfering Flashcards
1
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What is interference
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When two pieces of information disrupt each other
2
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2 Types of Interference and definition
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Proactive Interference - where an old memory interferes with a new one
Retroactive Interference - new interferes with old
3
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When ins interference worse
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When memories are similar
4
Q
Study for Effects of Similarity
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McGeoch and McDonald
5
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What were participants asked to do in the study of Mc.
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Asked to learn a list of words with 100% accuracy
